Awareness
Be aware that some items that appear as art are really considered statues in Jewish law.
General Awareness
Be aware of the many different Jewish communities around the world and their trials and triumphs.
Calendar Awareness
Be aware that this Shabbat, which happens to be July 4th, is also the 17th of Tammuz, a notorious day in Jewish history.
Awareness
If you visit Israel, be aware that the laws of shmittah are in effect for this year.
Awareness
Be aware of the things that affect your judgement of other people and try to remain non-judgemental.
Awareness
Be aware of the things that affect your judgement of other people and try to remain non-judgmental in your approach.
Shavuot 5760-2000
"The Anonymous Holiday" by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald This Thursday night, Friday and Shabbat, we will celebrate the joyous festival of Shavuot. On the Hebrew calender it is the sixth and…
Shavuot 5780-2020
“The Anonymous Holiday” (updated and revised from Shavuot 5760-2000) by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This Thursday night, Friday and Shabbat, the joyous festival of Shavuot will be…
Simchat Torah 5781-2020
“Celebrating Torah” (Updated and revised from Simchat Torah 5764-2003) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Because of the festivals of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, we do not read…